A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 9896526 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 115614722 epoch_slot_no: 97922 block_no: 9896349 slot_leader_id: 6264932 size: 78382 time: 2024-02-06 00:56:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x123526db61ab6b747914bd40f7cf762a45a5c8f0b359b68548e9b03ef0a738feBlock Operator
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